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It's better to be a ruler who has courage or a household utensil that the owner can actually use than to be fake gods. The door of a house, which keeps safe the things that are in it, is better than fake gods. A wooden column in a palace is better than these fake gods.
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The sun, moon, and stars are bright, and they willingly obey when given an order.
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Also lightning is widely seen when it flashes and draws attention. The wind also blows in every land.
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When God commands the clouds to move across the whole world, they carry out the order. When the fire is sent out from above to destroy mountains and forests, it accomplishes what it is ordered to do.
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But the idols can't be compared with such forces of nature in appearance or ability.